I messed up so mad

I had a thrip infestation on a big grow so decided to bite the bullet as it was week 3/4 flower and didn’t want to risk applying powder on the leaves or spray anything so put some DE in the base and decided to use some isopropyl and cotton swab.

Fast forward a week later and I’ve just noticed I’ve been using ‘denatured alcohol’ on bottle it says 95% alcohol (but it’s 100% denatured alcohol) and assumed it was isopropyl watered down a little.. the icing is I have isopropyl but decided to use this one..

I have applied it on pretty much every leaf. No bud every 2 days for the last week

Shall I cry now and throw them out? Does it get absorbed… I know methanol is poisonous…

what would you do?

Denatured alcohol has poisonous chemicals added to make sick anyone who consumes it. Pyridine and methanol. If you applied it to the plants, I suspect it is in the plant tissue. I don't know how long it stays present in the tissue after the last application.

Ive read that water curing the flowers extracts potential toxins. I dont have any experience with water curing, but it seems like something worth investigating in this case. Below is an overview of water curing.


"Water curing is a method of curing cannabis that involves soaking the buds in water to remove impurities."

*Pros:*

1. Reduced chlorophyll: Water curing helps break down chlorophyll, reducing bitterness and harshness.
2. Removed impurities: Water dissolves and removes unwanted compounds, minerals, and contaminants.
3. Improved flavor and aroma: Water curing can enhance terpene expression and overall flavor.
4. Increased potency: Some users report increased THC and CBD levels after water curing.
5. Reduced mold risk: Water curing can help prevent mold growth during drying.

*Cons:*

1. Risk of over-saturation: Prolonged soaking can lead to waterlogged buds, reducing quality.
2. Loss of trichomes: Excessive water exposure can dislodge trichomes, reducing potency.
3. Potential for bacterial growth: Stagnant water can harbor bacteria, contaminating the cannabis.
4. Requires precise control: Water curing demands careful monitoring of temperature, pH, and duration.
5. Limited scientific research: Water curing's effectiveness and optimal methods are not extensively studied.

*Best Practices:*

1. Use distilled or filtered water.
2. Maintain temperature between 60-70°F (15-21°C).
3. Monitor pH levels (5.5-6.5).
4. Limit soaking time (1-3 days).
5. Dry thoroughly after water curing.

Most likely evaporated.

Ok so I’ve had a big smoke and thought about it a little. TLDR: I’m keeping them

The leaves won’t be smoked and I’ll be using iso from now on so it will likely wipe off the denatured alcohol residue anyway so we’re really only talking about absorption.

They have 4/5 weeks left of flowering so that will help filter out any potential contaminants im thinking and I’ll be flushing in a few weeks and the amount of time it will take me to smoke all this (we’re talking a year I’d say) it’s (potentially) very very small exposure over a long period… its not like im drinking it

cantgrowtomatoes said:

Ok so I’ve had a big smoke and thought about it a little. TLDR: I’m keeping them

The leaves won’t be smoked and I’ll be using iso from now on so it will likely wipe off the denatured alcohol residue anyway so we’re really only talking about absorption.

They have 4/5 weeks left of flowering so that will help filter out any potential contaminants im thinking and I’ll be flushing in a few weeks and the amount of time it will take me to smoke all this (we’re talking a year I’d say) it’s (potentially) very very small exposure over a long period… its not like im drinking it

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If it was me, I'd start using a citrus based solution for thrips. Dr zymes has worked well for me, but you can make your own with diluted citric acid.

cantgrowtomatoes said:

Ok so I’ve had a big smoke and thought about it a little. TLDR: I’m keeping them

The leaves won’t be smoked and I’ll be using iso from now on so it will likely wipe off the denatured alcohol residue anyway so we’re really only talking about absorption.

They have 4/5 weeks left of flowering so that will help filter out any potential contaminants im thinking and I’ll be flushing in a few weeks and the amount of time it will take me to smoke all this (we’re talking a year I’d say) it’s (potentially) very very small exposure over a long period… its not like im drinking it

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Dude how are those plants doing now? These thrips are worrying me

Avering said:

Dude how are those plants doing now? These thrips are worrying me

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Apart from buds being a little smaller than they could have been it turned out fine. Gave up de-thriping last couple of weeks of flower as leaves were falling off anyway and the sand I had in the pots and de spread about and the blue sticky traps helped a lot for sure. Currently drying now ready for trimming in few days. I’ve had a few smokes already and it’s fine